Vulcan: The Tunisian Campaign

Vulcan: The Tunisian Campaign
Developer(s)Cases Computer Simulations
Publisher(s)Cases Computer Simulations
Designer(s)Robert T. Smith
Platform(s)Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum
Release1986
Genre(s)Computer wargame

Vulcan: The Tunisian Campaign was published in 1986 by Cases Computer Simulations as the third in a series of computer wargames written for the ZX Spectrum by Robert T. Smith. It follows the similarly styled Arnhem and Desert Rats.[1] Ports were released for the Amstrad CPC, Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS.

Gameplay

Vulcan: The Tunisian Campaign is a game in which players can play through four tactical level scenarios, or the entire strategic level 1943 campaign in Tunisia.[2]

Reception

H. E. Dille reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Vulcan is a fine game for novice and intermediate level wargarners, or anyone with a particular passion for this period. The improvements made to the operating system are logical and appreciated, although long term re-playability is still an issue. Bottom line: Nothing truly innovative, but recommended nonetheless."[2]

Phillipa Irving concluded in Crash issue 39, "This is Spectrum wargaming at its very best; complex in operation, wide in scope, and easy to use".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Irving, Philippa (April 1987). "Vulcan". Crash (39): 73.
  2. ^ a b Dille, H. E. (October 1989). "Frontline: Vulcan". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 64. p. 14.
  3. ^ https://www.crashonline.org.uk/39/vulcan.htm
  4. ^ Vulcan review, Sinclair User magazine issue 62, May 1987, page 88